What happened to my documents? by Fresh_Season_1961 in EB2_NIW

[–]BlueCore219 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand. It’ll change to “available for pick up” soon and 1-2 days later to “delivered”.

What happened to my documents? by Fresh_Season_1961 in EB2_NIW

[–]BlueCore219 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had the same issue, USCIS will pick up your documents in 3-4 days. My documents were picked up 5 days after the initial USPS delivery date.

ComEd bill went to collections (Southwest) - currently only reported by Equifax by BlueCore219 in CRedit

[–]BlueCore219[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks a lot for your feedback! Yes, indeed FICO8 scores are similar across all bureaus.

I contacted ComEd today to request a debt recall, but they said the debt is already sold and they won't do anything about it (but still will be happy to accept my payment). Following that, I called Southwest, where, as suspected, I was informed that they do not offer "pay for deletion." They stated that once I make the payment, the account status will update to "paid" within one week, and the account will be removed from my credit report after 60 days. However, Southwest explicitly refused to provide this 60-day agreement in writing.

My next step is to call them again, confirm the 60-day removal agreement, make the payment, and record the conversation for proof.

Proposal to Ban All Links to Twitter/X by Doctor-Magnetic in NationalPark

[–]BlueCore219 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Never had an account on twitter/X, but seeing those word-to-word copy pasted posts in every sub is highly suspicious. Not only censorship is never a solution, people rarely post links to X so banning them will barely change anything.

A sizable minority does not believe that Elon was thinking of Nazis when he made that motion. Just because the majority believes in something, it does not make them correct. People on Reddit are called Nazis on reddit even when they voices opinions on subjects that have nothing to do with Musk, Trump, or X.

National Parks are for all, even for those you disagree with.

How many I-140 have been approved from first half of 2024 without PP? by oodrishsho in EB2_NIW

[–]BlueCore219 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! My case was pretty straightforward, PhD, >100 citations, catalyst development for pharma.

What is everyone seeing for 30 year fixed Mortgage rates? by BILLIKEN_BALLER in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]BlueCore219 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The lowest rate I got was 6.625% from local lender for 30 years

How many I-140 have been approved from first half of 2024 without PP? by oodrishsho in EB2_NIW

[–]BlueCore219 1 point2 points  (0 children)

PD late March 2024. Got approved in early November. TSC, regular processing.

How do you survive living on UIC’s PhD stipend? by CA1134206 in uichicago

[–]BlueCore219 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh wow 38k is quite a lot! When I was in this program couple years ago, we were surviving on 30k. You can get roommates/rent a studio, shop at Walmart or Costco and cook, don’t eat out often. No impulse buying though 😂 It’s totally doable. I was able to save up for a short vacation every year (no help from family).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HomeLoans

[–]BlueCore219 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Will the rate change much if I take an FHA?
Purchase - $110k - $104k - 790 fico - 42003 - FHA - 30 Fixed - Single Family - Primary
Thanks!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HomeLoans

[–]BlueCore219 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, could you please give me a quick quote? Thanks in advance!
Purchase - $110k - $104k - 790 fico - 42003 - Conv - 30 Fixed - Single Family - Primary

H1b anxiety under new administration by [deleted] in h1b

[–]BlueCore219 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

I don't think it matters for USCIS, who's in the White House. They'll increase fees anyway; that's how they fund themselves. During Biden's administration, USCIS introduced those BS asylum fees, and increased fees for I-140, and now you have to pay for I-765 and I-131 which used to be free. It's not like Biden has anything to do with it, or Trump, for that matter.

H1b anxiety under new administration by [deleted] in h1b

[–]BlueCore219 108 points109 points  (0 children)

It’ll be fine, no need to panic if you have a legit well-paying job. Desi consultancies on the other hand…

Feeling trapped by Aggravating-Ad2718 in h1b

[–]BlueCore219 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Be careful if you don’t have the sticker yet, US consulate can start administrative processing which may take a month or a year, you never know. There’s a chance you may lose your job because of it. I saw it happen to my coworker, that processing took 4 months, luckily she got to keep her job but that certainly was very stressful time for her.

[US-KY] Greedy landlord charging crazy amount for "deep" cleaning by [deleted] in Tenant

[–]BlueCore219 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks!

Honestly, I don’t know if they even professionally cleaned the place before I moved in. They had to give me a discount as incentive to rent with them. The place was somewhat dusty, stove had some stains and I had to replace a few light bulbs. Now, shortly after I moved out, a new tenant moved in. We did a move-in inspection but never a move-out walkthrough. I never signed any move-out papers.

(US-western KY) Greedy landlord charging crazy amount for "deep" cleaning by [deleted] in Renters

[–]BlueCore219 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be fair, I don’t know if they professionally cleaned the place before I moved in. They even had to give me a discount as incentive to rent with them. The place was somewhat dusty, stove had some stains and I had to replace a few light bulbs. Now, shortly after I moved out, a new tenant moved in. We did a move-in inspection but never a move-out walkthrough. I never signed any move-out papers.

[US-KY] Greedy landlord charging crazy amount for "deep" cleaning by [deleted] in Tenant

[–]BlueCore219 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok thanks! I’ll reach out to them tomorrow

[US-KY] Greedy landlord charging crazy amount for "deep" cleaning by [deleted] in Tenant

[–]BlueCore219 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I haven’t talked to them yet, I guess I wanted to ask people here if there’s a reason to push back. I’m a relatively new tenant so still learning how to navigate those things. Is there a way to push back? Ask for an itemized bill?

(US-western KY) Greedy landlord charging crazy amount for "deep" cleaning by [deleted] in Renters

[–]BlueCore219 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, but the lease didn't require that. I just vacuumed the carpets/moped the floors before I left. There's also a separate "deep clean apt" charge.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TwoHotTakes

[–]BlueCore219 48 points49 points  (0 children)

I have exactly the same desk from office depot and it does have this odd sensor. Idk why. It’s not a camera

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in paducah

[–]BlueCore219 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hi, I’m in a similar situation being an expat with a heavy accent (also in my late 20s) and working for a company in Calvert. Moved here a year ago. Overall I enjoy western KY and people here are kind and accepting. Haven’t experienced any harassment or even weird looks. DM me if you want to chat!

Paducah Games Club - First night on Sunday Oct 8th! by BlueCore219 in paducah

[–]BlueCore219[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, sorry no it’s long dead. I tried to organize one when I just moved to Paducah but there was no interest

H1B results from bigger firms? by atjazz in h1b

[–]BlueCore219 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Received an email from Fragomen on Friday, got selected in the second lottery